English · Common Verbs
driven
/ˈdrɪvən/
[/ˈdrɪvən/]
past participle of drive
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past participle of 'drive': used with 'have' to show a vehicle has been operated.
Example
She has driven across the entire country twice and knows every quiet back road well.
She has driven across the entire country twice and knows every quiet back road well.
Etymology
From Old English 'drifen', past participle of 'drīfan' (to drive).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in perfect tenses; as an adjective it means highly motivated.